Holidays

From creative toys that inspire imagination to useful gear that makes life a little easier, we’ve rounded up the best holiday gift ideas for kids of all ages.

If you’re looking to start a new tradition, this one is as cozy and wholesome as it gets.

Santa Clauses are coming to town. Thousands of Kris Kringles and jolly Old St. Nicks are jamming streets, sidewalks and bars from Adelaide to Vancouver on Saturday for annual SantaCon charity pub crawls.

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Eddy Rich started his Santa Claus side hustle nearly three decades ago. Now, he and his son make money by selling personalized videos from Santa on Cameo.

A D.C. nonprofit is approaching its goal of providing holiday gifts to 81 children being raised by their grandparents. The Plaza West apartment building in Mount Vernon Triangle offers affordable housing to “grand families.” All but three of the apartments have a single grandmother raising a minor child, according to the Mount Vernon Triangle Commu...

An Alexandria family created an interactive holiday display the entire community can enjoy. Storm Team4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer offers a glimpse.

Toys for Tots aims to bring children happiness and hope. The Prince George’s County Police Department joined the Marines to make this holiday season more than just merry and bright. News4’s Dominique Moody reports on how volunteers are helping out. 

Thinking of a new and creative Elf on the Shelf idea every day can be an exhausting task on top of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

If you live in D.C. and ordered holiday gifts, chances are good they’re coming through FedEx’s New York Avenue location. News4’s Joseph Olmo gets a look inside.

Holiday shoppers should consider the Air & Space Museum for unique gift ideas. News4’s Tommy McFly reports.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind so your Christmas tree is as fresh as can be these next few weeks.

When faced with last minute gift shopping stress, changing weather, and hectic family visits, it’s common to turn to your two best friends for comfort during the holidays — Ben & Jerry’s.